Sammy Clabon Mounce, 82 of Whitwell was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 1. Born on March 30, 1944 in Stearns, Kentucky, Sammy was the son of Hollis Mounce and Beulah Mounce. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and hard work values that shaped the man he became. Sammy was married to the love of his life Dianne Reese Mounce for 56 wonderful years. Together they built a life filled with devotion, laughter, and deep family roots.  A proud veteran, Sammy served four years in the United States Air Force, including two years in the Vietnam War. His service reflected his courage, commitment, and unwavering sense of duty. After returning home, he worked as a Materials Clerk for TVA, where he later retired. In his younger years, Sammy enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He loved traveling to softball games with his daughter Maranda, cheering her on with pride. He also cherished time spent with “the guys” at Cartwright Automotive, as well as working outside with his tractor and mowing. In his later years, Sammy found comfort in watching Westerns on TV, a pastime that suited his quiet strength and appreciation for timeless stories. Above all, Sammy treasured time with his family and grandchildren, who were the light of his life.  Sammy will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his loyalty, and the love he poured into those around him. His legacy lives on in the family he adored and the countless lives he touched.

Sammy is preceded in death by his father Hollis Mounce, mother Beulah Mounce Keener, stepmother Mary Mounce, stepfather Don Keener, brothers Wendell Mounce, Jackie Mounce, and sisters Charlene Mounce and Marsha Ruth Mounce.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Dianne Reese Mounce, son Casey Allen Mounce, daughter Maranda M. (Doug) Nicodemus, sister Linda Griffith, stepbrothers Paul Keener, Henry Keener and Perry Keener, stepsisters Ruth Matthes, Lynn Matheson and Ann Anderson, grandchildren Cassidy Mounce, Easton Bryant Nicodemus and Henley Reese Nicodemus, as well as several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 7from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper.

A graveside service was hosted on Tuesday, April 7 at 2:30 p.m. at Bryant Cemetery in Whitwell, with Pastor Chris Lewis who officiated.

Sammy was laid to rest on Tuesday, April 7 at Bryant Cemetery in Whitwell.

Pallbearers were Doug Nicodemus, Philip Roberson, Jeremy Reese, Harold Dennis, Josh Bandy and Hoyt Keeney.

Military Honors were presented by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard at the Cemetery.

Thank you to the nurses and staff at NHC Dunlap and the nurses with Caris Hospice for their wonderful care.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

The Marion Tribune – April 9, 2026